Financial Analyst, Consolidation (12 Month Contract)

Sobeys; New Glasgow; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobeys is seeking a Financial Analyst, Consolidation for a 12-month contract based in Stellarton, NS. You will finalize financial results for internal and external reporting, prepare consolidation entries, and support management and external reports.

You will consolidate Sobeys Inc. entities in English Canada, coordinate with finance teams, and assist in period close documentation and ad hoc reporting. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years accounting/finance experience in progressive roles.
• Post-secondary degree in business, accounting, or finance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; strong attention to detail.
• Able to communicate clearly with various audiences and levels of management.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Team-oriented with interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Complete timely month-end close and management reporting activities.
• Prepare/post consolidation journal entries and ensure entries are accurate and supported.
• Consolidate Sobeys Inc. structured entities in English Canada.
• Consolidate Sobeys Inc. and Empire Company Limited and subsidiaries each period.
• Compile period close documentation with all sign-offs and support.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly period close report for senior management.
• Track and validate site updates to ensure accuracy of consolidated results.
• Coordinate with finance teams for timely submissions and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with external reporting and tax teams for accurate reporting.
• Review and improve current processes, procedures, and documentation.
• Complete year-end legal entity balancing for Sobeys Inc. and Empire Company Limited.
• Work with external auditors each quarter and provide reports and support files.
• Complete ad hoc reporting.

Skills

Finance experience

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

AI comfort

Education

Degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

SAP BI

BPC

Job description

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! Our Finance team currently has a 12 month contract opportunity for a Financial Analyst, Consolidation based out of our office in Stellarton, NS.

As a Financial Analyst, Consolidation you will assist in finalizing financial results for internal and external reporting. With a keen attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, you prepare adjusting consolidation entries and analyze financial results for timely, accurate reporting of internal management reports and numerous external reports including financial statements and note disclosure continuities.

Here’s where you will focus on:

• Complete timely month end close and management reporting activities;
• Accountable for preparing/posting consolidation journal entries and ensuring all entries are accurate and supported;
• Consolidate Sobeys Inc. structured entities in English Canada;
• Consolidate Sobeys Inc. and Empire Company Limited and their subsidiaries each period;
• Compile period close documentation with all consolidation sign-offs and support;
• Assist in the preparation of monthly period close report for senior management;
• Track and validate site updates to ensure the accuracy of consolidated results;
• Validate submissions (retained earnings opening, intercompany reports, continuities, etc.);
• Coordinate with the finance teams to ensure timely and accurate submissions;
• Follow up with finance teams for variance analysis on financial results;
• Collaborate with external reporting and tax teams to ensure accurate reporting;
• Responsible for the review and improvement of current processes, procedures, and documentation;
• Complete legal entity balancing at year end for all of Sobeys Inc. and Empire Company Limited legal entities;
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and internal policies and procedures;
• Work closely with external auditors each quarter and provide reports and support files;
• Complete ad hoc reporting;
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

What you have to offer:

• 2+ years Accounting/Finance experience in progressively responsible positions;
• Relevant Post Secondary education (Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, etc.);
• Extremely proficient in use of the Microsoft Office Suite;
  Strong attention to detail;
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of audiences and levels of management;
• Ability to successfully manage several tasks at one time;
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment and under limited supervision;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with an ability to work within a team environment;
• Ability to manage highly sensitive information and situations involving internal and external customers;
• Intuitive approach to Continuous Improvement;
• Comfortable with the use of AI.

Preferred:

• Completion of or working towards a professional accounting designation;
• Experience with journal entries and consolidation;
• Experience with retail accounting;
• Experience working for a large national company;
• Experience with Business Process and Consolidation (BPC), SAP, Central Finance, and SAP BI reporting software.